Lu Jingcheng has always been favored by the second elder of the Lu family, and when he proposed to his parents to hold an engagement party, although Mrs. Lu was a little dissatisfied with Shang Yucheng, she still agreed to this marriage with the support of her father Lu Zuoyuan. After some discussion, the time was set for a Sunday half a month later, November 22.

The weather is gradually cooling down, and it is autumn in Shanghai. Shang Yucheng stood in front of the mirror and put on a camel-colored windbreaker, thought about it, and took a light-colored scarf around his neck.

"Miss, are you going out at this time?" Xianglin saw Shang Yucheng put on his coat, and walked over with some concern, "It's changed outside, maybe it's going to rain." ”

"It doesn't matter, I'll be back soon." Shang Yucheng took his handbag, turned around and walked out.

Xianglin hurriedly took an umbrella and chased after it, stuffed it into Shang Yucheng's hand, and stood at the door to watch Shang Yucheng go out of the courtyard before returning to the house.

The wind blew the window in the living room open, Xianglin hurriedly stepped forward to close the window, then took a careful look out of the window, then closed the curtains, quickly walked to the table, picked up the phone, and dialed a number.

Hey, Arwen, I'm Xianglin. Miss Shang went out.

I don't know what was said on the other side, Xianglin hung up the phone.

Within a few minutes, there was a knock on the door.

Xianglin hurriedly took an umbrella and went out, and as soon as the door opened, there was a young man with an umbrella and a long shirt outside the door, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and he seemed to be very honest.

Thank you, master, for the trouble of sending it here so late. Xianglin looked at the shadowy black shadow not far away, and knew that it was the person in charge of guarding around the Lu family, who had been nearby since the last shooting.

Awen said with a smile, you don't have to be polite, your clothes have been changed, if there is anything inappropriate, just send it to the store.

Well, there is labor. Xianglin stretched out his hand to take the burden handed over by Ah Wen, and his fingers only moved lightly, and a white wax pill had already arrived in Ah Wen's hand.

Arwen nodded, turned and walked into the rain.

Xianglin also quickly closed the door and walked into the house with his baggage.

Opening the baggage, Xianglin unfolded a piece of clothing inside, and took out a white thing from her pocket, which was exactly the same wax pill as before, she took the wax pill and walked into Shang Yucheng's room.

The clouds on the horizon piled up more and more, and there was a faint sound of thunder. When Shang Yucheng arrived at the door of the Xiang Sifang delicatessen, a rapid raindrop fell.

Shang Yucheng couldn't help but be a little happy, and hurriedly took out a banknote from his wallet, "Here you go." She handed it to the rickshaw driver.

"Does the young lady have any change?" The rickshaw driver wiped his face and asked with some embarrassment.

"No need to look for it. This rain seems to be not small, you better stop doing business and find a place to shelter from the rain. Shang Yucheng smiled.

The coachman hurriedly pushed back, but Shang Yucheng waved his hand and walked into the delicatessen.

The deli had closed, and Uncle Jin Shan, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, stood behind the counter and hung his head to settle accounts, still saying something in his mouth.

Hearing the sound of someone entering the door, Uncle Jin Shan raised his head, saw that it was Shang Yucheng, and hurriedly greeted him, "Miss Shang, you are here." As he spoke, he led her upstairs, "Shu Qiang has been here for a while. ”

Shang Yucheng went upstairs, and sure enough, he saw Shu Qiang.

Uncle Jin Shan knew that the two had something to discuss, so he changed a new pot of tea for them, turned around and went downstairs again.

Shang Yucheng was drenched in a few drops of rain, feeling a little chill on his body, and just about to raise his hand to pour the tea, Shu Qiang had already poured it and handed it over. Shang Yucheng took it gratefully, took a sip of hot tea, and looked up at Shu Qiang, "I have had Mr. Lao Shu these days, I don't know how things are being prepared?" ”

Shu Qiang said, "According to Miss Shang's arrangement, a batch of fine imitations has been made according to Leng's procurement list, and they can be replaced immediately when Leng's goods arrive in Shanghai." Shu Qiang smiled slightly, "These goods are the most high-grade goods in France, and the customers who can buy them must be either rich or expensive." When they found out that they had bought a fake, Leng was afraid that he would fall hard. ”

Shang Yucheng nodded with satisfaction, and said cautiously, "Is the imitation goldsmith reliable?" ”

Shu Qiang nodded, "Miss Shang, please rest assured." They know the rules and don't talk nonsense. He paused and frowned, "But now there is another problem, Leng's goods are carried by the Ye Shipping Company, and they are directly sent to the ship's safe from France, and when the time comes, Leng's people will directly take them from the safe." The whole process is very tightly arranged, where do we start? ”

"There are also goods from the furniture store on this ship, I can find an excuse to get on the ship, and then wait for the people of the Leng family to pick up the goods, and then find a way to exchange the goods." Shang Yucheng smiled slightly, "The cargo ship is very busy when it arrives at the port, even a company like Ye's will inevitably have omissions, this is our opportunity to start." ”

"Okay." Shu Qiang nodded. "I'll find a way to pick you up on the ship when the time comes."

The two agreed on the details again, and Shang Yucheng saw that the time was not early, so he got up and said goodbye.

Shu Qiang insisted on sending Shang Yucheng back, but Shang Yucheng hesitated and agreed.

The two were just about to go downstairs when they suddenly heard an argument from downstairs, "Sir! You can't go in! ”

This was Uncle Jin Shan's voice, Shu Qiang nervously stopped Shang Yucheng, "You wait here, I'll go down and take a look." ”

Before Shang Yucheng could react, Ye Shen's voice came from downstairs, "I have something important to discuss with Miss Shang, if you don't get out of the way, I have no choice but to break in." ”

Shang Yucheng grabbed Shu Qiang, "Let him come up." ”

Shu Qiang looked at Shang Yucheng in surprise, stunned for a few seconds before nodding and going downstairs.

Footsteps sounded on the stairs, and Ye Shen quickly stood in front of Shang Yucheng, and said with a smile before speaking, "Okay, I admit it, I sent someone to follow you." That's how this place is known. ”

This sentence made Shang Yucheng couldn't help but want to laugh, but now this scene is really not suitable for laughing, the corners of her mouth raised, and she held back again, "Mr. Ye, please take a seat." ”

The two sat down, and Shang Yucheng said, "Since Mr. Ye admitted to following me, can I ask why?" ”

Ye Shen nodded, and said seriously, "Of course you can, I can always lie anyway." ”

Shang Yucheng felt a little powerless, so he had to stroke his forehead and say, "Mr. Ye is looking for me and I don't know what's the matter?" ”

At this time, he heard a soft sound on the stairs, and Shu Qiang was not very relieved, so he hid on the stairs and was ready to respond at any time.

Ye Shen smiled and ignored it, the expression on his face slowly became serious, "Wu Hong is dead." ”

Shang Yucheng really didn't expect Ye Shen to bring this news, he looked at him in shock, and asked in disbelief for a while, "Wu Hong is dead?" ”

Ye Shen nodded, "Ever since she stayed in the Capital Hotel, she has been under the surveillance of my people, and she is not allowed to see anyone." I originally thought that this would arouse Lu Jingpeng's suspicion and dissatisfaction, and maybe he would be asked to show his feet - but I didn't expect that Wu Hong would die suddenly. Ye Shen looked at her, "At this time, the police station has already gotten the news and rushed over." ”

Shang Yucheng thought for a moment before sighing, "I don't know how Wu Hong died?" ”

Ye Shen didn't have a trace of expression on his face, and said calmly, "On the surface, it seems that he slipped in the bathroom and hit his head on the bathtub and died accidentally." ”

"Listening to Mr. Ye's tone, do you have any other doubts about her death?" Shang Yucheng asked.

Ye Shen nodded slightly, "Of course." The people I sent found something suspicious, that a strange waiter had entered and left Wu Hong's room a few moments before her death. I speculate that the person must have infiltrated the room and murdered Wu Hong. ”

Ye Shen's speculation was very cautious, but his meaning was very obvious, this murderer was a person related to Lu Jingpeng, and Wu Hong's death was also related to Lu Jingpeng's past secrets, otherwise he would not have to come to Shang Yucheng to inform Wu Hong's death.

"Do you suspect it's Lu Jingpeng?" Shang Yucheng asked bluntly.

Ye Shen remained silent, "What does Miss Shang think?" ”

Shang Yucheng lowered his eyes slightly, and quickly raised his eyes to look at Ye Shen, "I don't know." Since there is no evidence, then suspicion is just speculation, and anyone can possibly do it. ”

Ye Shen frowned, and said with a solemn expression, "Now that a human life has been involved, is Miss Shang still indifferent - unwilling to explain your entanglement with the Lu family?" ”

Shang Yucheng bit his lip and did not speak.

Ye Shen chuckled, "Even if you don't want to say anything, but you have already revealed a lot of deeds, and your actions can't lie." Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng quietly, "Miss Shang is so smart, she can naturally distinguish what is most beneficial to herself." He paused, "The fact that I'm here today is proof enough that I'm not your enemy, nor someone you should bother to guard against. ”

Shang Yucheng looked at Ye Shen with complicated eyes, "Why do you care so much about my affairs?" ”

Ye Shen thought for a while, and a sincere look appeared in his eyes, "It's probably because I more or less guessed Miss Shang's purpose, this purpose may be mixed with your selfishness, but it can be regarded as a simple and somewhat stupid purpose-people can't help but want to see it succeed." ”

Ye Shen's words made Shang Yucheng a little moved, and she didn't know how to react for a while, she just looked at him blankly.

Ye Shen didn't say anything anymore, turned his head to look at the rain outside the window, and the two fell silent for a while.

If Ye Shen really guessed his purpose, there was only one reason, Ye Shen was the insider of the gang rape case back then, which may also be the reason why Ye Shen and Lu Jingpeng had a bad relationship back then. It can be seen that Ye Shen is a trustworthy person, but since he is an insider, why did he refuse to come forward to testify for himself back then?

Shang Yucheng thought quietly for a moment before he spoke, "Mr. Ye's kindness, Yucheng takes it to heart. It's just my relationship with the Lu family—" Shang Yucheng paused, as if carefully considering the wording, "as everyone can see. She looked up at Ye Shen, "It's just that I have some small actions in private, but it's just to protect myself." Please don't think too much about Mr. Ye. ”

Perhaps in order to give Shang Yucheng room to confess, Ye Shen did not mention that he knew that she was also investigating Zhao Wenxuan's matter, and Shang Yucheng struggled for a moment, but decided not to take the risk and confess this secret matter to someone who didn't know much.

Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng with some disappointment, and said after a while, "Since Miss Shang has no intention of accepting my help, I will not ask any more questions, and ask Miss Shang to do it herself." ”

After speaking, Ye Shen got up and walked towards the stairs, walked to the staircase and turned around, "Miss Shang wants to achieve her goal by herself, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult." If he needs me Ye Shen in the future, please feel free to speak. ”

Shang Yucheng wanted to say a word of thanks, but paused, but didn't say anything, just watched Ye Shen leave.

A thunderbolt woke up Shang Yucheng, who was a little dazed, and she looked up and saw Shu Qiang's worried eyes, and smiled slightly, "It's not early, I'm going back." ”

"I'll send you, Miss Shang." Shu Qiang took an umbrella and followed Shang Yucheng out the door.

After the thunderstorm, the air was exceptionally fresh, Shang Yucheng pushed open the window and quietly looked at the Lu Mansion opposite.

It was late at night, and everyone in the Lu family had fallen asleep. Shang Yucheng thought of the dead Wu Hong, and thought of Su Jingyao, who was in pain back then, and couldn't help but show a cold smile.

Those with butcher's knives sleep peacefully, but innocent sufferers toss and turn. It seems so ironic that it is the most real thing, and it is so unfair.

Suddenly, Ye Shen's smiling face appeared in front of her eyes. Perhaps, the world is not so cold, is it?

A smile crept on the corner of Shang Yucheng's mouth that even she didn't realize, despite all the injustice, maybe there was still such a person who wanted to prove the existence of justice regardless of the return.

Maybe deep down, Shang Yucheng still had a lot of doubts about Ye Shen, but she desperately wanted to believe in him, and wanted to believe in such a glimmer of light—like a traveler trekking in the cold winter, believing in a warm and bright distance, to redeem her cold body and soul.